Month: August 2012
Stanley Wonder Wonders Again
byline: Stanley Wonder Is it just me, or is something missing at Bloomington City Hall? No, not the usual trappings of government – the podiums, microphones, gavels, and flags. They’re all there, complete with the beautiful blue and gold of the United Nations. Huh? The UN? Isn’t that the organization that wants a New World […]
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Fracking Under Attack with Fraud in McLean County
by: Diane Benjamin The following has come to my attention: *This Friday, August 31, 6:30 PM- 8:30: Showing of the Movie “Gasland” (about Hydraulic Fracking) *Where: Holy Trinity Parish Center, 704 N. Main Street, Bloomington Cost: Free A brief planning meeting will follow the showing PLEASE RSVP: (309) 827-9627 One BIG problem: This movie is full of […]
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End Gridlock in DC? Not a chance unless . .
by Diane Benjamin The present Congress will NEVER get along – here’s why: Click this link: Progressive Caucus This page was printed from the DSAUSA website – see the right top corner. What is DSAUSA? Democratic Socialists of America! It lists all the members of Congress who were members of DSAUSA-the list is from the […]
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Report from an Illinois delegate at the RNC
Hello friends, I find this situation to be very troubling to me. As you may know, Ron Paul had won sufficient delegates in at least five states to earn him a speaking slot at the convention. Through the legerdemain (perhaps more appropriately, strong arm tactics) of the RNC, many of those delegates were stripped, leaving Paul […]
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THE UNSOPHISTICATED NORMAL CITIZEN
Earlier this year in March, the citizens of Bloomington and Normal took the opportunity and exercised their right in a fair and square, uncontested, open election process that was without incident. In that election. citizens decidedly rejected a proposal that would have, essentially, allowed local government to choose the source of citizen’s electric utility and who that electricity would be provided by. In fact, more citizens participated […]
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News from the Left
All the following emails were sent in ONE 24 hour period. It just interesting to know what liberals think. Please note – Truth may be lacking! Want to be there when Barack Obama accepts our party’s nomination for President of the United States? Better yet – do you want to be automatically entered to win […]
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Beware: It’s Our Moment in Time
by: Norm Lenhart Everyone, I know we all have opinions on this and mine is no more special than your own. But I ask you all to think seriously on the following and the deeper implications of it: From the dawn of recorded history, the story of mankind, in all it’s aspects, is a series […]
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What is the Role of LOCAL Government?
Let’s talk local government. What is their job, what is their responsibility to citizens? Bloomington thought you needed entertainment, so you got the Coliseum and the BCPA, neither has made a profit or even broken even. They both need YOUR TAX DOLLARS. Normal thought you needed a new Uptown and they aren’t done building and […]
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A “Billion” explained
Since government is involved, all the below may have changed or been added to. It’s just a perspective and food for thought. It should be updated for trillions since we now run deficits of over $1 Trillion per year. The next time you hear a politician use the Word ‘billion’ in a casual manner, think about whether […]
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Fiscal Irresponsibility-City of Bloomington
Cute, aren’t they? We hear the Bloomington Zoo wants to add them and other attractions totaling $16.7 Million – YOUR tax money. The financial statement for the year ending 3/31/2012 are NOT issued yet, but here are some notes from the 3/31/2011 statement: The City continues to retire compensated absences liabilities for employees; however, for […]
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Top 100 Illinois Pensions
Click below to view: http://www.taxpayersunitedofamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/combinedtop100.pdf
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Delta Flight 15 on 9-11-01
With another anniversary approaching: From a retired Delta Employee. An interesting story about one flight during September 11th. Amazing Story of Delta Flight 15 Written by a flight attendant. “On the morning of Tuesday, September 11, we were about 5 hours out of Frankfurt, flying over the North Atlantic. All of a sudden the curtains parted and […]
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Weekend Fun – Sort of
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Go see 2016 – Obama’s America
You will not be able to leave the theater thinking America is safe. After you see it, come back and comment.
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Pantagraph LIES Again!
by Diane Benjamin The Pantagraph has a HUGE fear of being exposed for their bias reporting. This is in YOUR hands. They will never reform unless the citizens DEMAND it or quit paying them. Maybe their advertisers need to be contacted and asked why they are willing to support the spreading of flat out lies! […]
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Congratulations Democrats!
by Diane Benjamin You are now SLAVES to the public sector unions in Illinois. How does it feel to be bought and paid for? You can’t fund pensions and you can’t change benefits – the union leaders will call out their thugs. The phones in Springfield will overload when the union heads tell their people […]
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THE VISION OF BLOOMINGTON – 20/20 or Short-sighted?
It’s been over a week since the last Bloomington City Council get-together but the goings-on still ring fresh in my mind. Local media co-conspirators, the Pantagraph and WJBC radio, as well, continue to frame the most popular issue – visioning. It continues to resonate throughout a significant segment of their programming and reporting topics. In […]
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Black Bishop Calls For All Christians To Leave Democratic Party
Bishop Earl Walker Jackson Sr. (E.W. Jackson) has issued a plea for all Christians to leave the Democratic Party. Like Barack Obama, Jackson is a graduate of Harvard Law School. Unlike Obama, Jackson served in the U.S. Marine Corps and knows what it really means to serve your country. Following law school, he was a practicing […]
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Rent the U-Haul NOW!
Progressive income tax: Brought to you by Illinois unions 8/21/2012 by Paul Kersey Director of Labor Policy Illinois Policy Institute A coalition of progressive groups is beginning to coalesce around a proposal to create a progressive income tax in Illinois. Under their plan state income tax rates will increase as one reaches higher incomes, up […]
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OBAMANOMICS: ALMOST 500,000 FEDERAL WORKERS MAKE OVER $100,000
According to a brand new book already striking fear in the hearts of public sector union bosses, America’s government workers may be the only men and women in the country still blessing their lucky stars for President Obama. Mallory Factor’s Shadowbosses: Government Unions Control America and Rob Taxpayers Blind claims that government employees make more money, work […]
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I support Ron Dozier – Update
by Diane Benjamin So, Lisa Madigan can refuse to defend a law passed by both Houses in Springfield and signed by the Governor that: Marriage is between a man and a women. Ron Dozier refuses to prosecute otherwise law abiding citizens because they have a gun since the US Supreme Court ruled citizens have a right to […]
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The Minimum Wage Fallacy
UPDATE: This article was originally published in August of 2012. Since Gov Quinn doesn’t understand economics, I’m republishing it. If you want to see higher unemployment, order food yourself at fast food restaurants, and make it impossible for youth to find jobs – raise the minimum wage! by: Diane Benjamin Minimum Wage – Living […]
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TRUTH about the Paul Ryan (R) and Ron Wyden (D) Medicare Reform Plan.
by C. Steven Tucker When you hear Democrats repeat ad nauseam that “Republicans want to end Medicare as we know it.” Know that they are repeating PolitiFacts’s 2011 “Lie of the Year”. PolitiFact outlines the many reasons why this is lie. The simple fact is that Democrats have already ‘ended Medicare as we know it” with […]
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Roadtrip!
Byline: Stanley Wonder Would it be too much to ask why some of our Bloomington aldermen are taking “road trips” to observe other City Councils? The Pantagraph recently reported on a possible Open Meetings Act violation when four of them plus the Mayor trucked off to the Peoria meeting and met privately to talk city […]
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Yes! Illinois CAN Defeat Obama
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Thompson Prison Story in Today’s Pantagraph – The REAL Story!
by Diane Benjamin Once AGAIN: If you get your news from Associated Press – you aren’t getting the REAL news! Illinois wants to sell this prison to the Feds because: Obama wants to close GITMO and send all the prisoners to Illinois! The Illinois TEA Party already defeated this sale in 2009 when over 800 […]
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So Obama Saved the Car Industry?
Just the Facts: The United Auto Workers received a 39% Equity stake in the company Over 1000 GM dealerships were forced out of business Bond holders received a 10% stake – much less than invested Salaried employees lost most or all pensions benefits $50 billion of taxpayer money is still invested in GM – 500 […]
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Email Received from Chicago?
On Sat, Aug 18, 2012 at 3:51 PM, Mr. Olympics <[email protected]> wrote: The Chicago Blood Bath Continues Somebody Please Help Us!! 3 dead, 18 wounded in shootings since Friday evening http://www.myfoxchicago.com/story/19310189/2-dead-17-wounded-in-shootings-since-friday-evening Respond to this email: Quit voting for socialists who don’t believe you have 2nd amendment rights to defend yourselves! Election in November!
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More “Visioning”
by Diane Benjamin In a previous post I explained that “visioning” and citizen involvement is nothing more than a ruse. The plans are already made, now the elected will manipulate you into going along. This video shows the process.
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Weekend Fun – Sort of +windmill!
They are OFF again – ALL day Saturday! Sunday update: Some Off – Some On. Let’s run the world on Wind Power!
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Who REALLY “unchained” Wall Street?
Guest Commentary Crony Capitalism 8/2012 Vice President Biden has created another stir by saying Governor Romney “would put y’all back in chains” – which most of us just chalked up as yet another gaffe by the VP. I’m sure (well, sort of) he wasn’t actually referring to slavery; it was just another empty-headed comment like […]
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Jeers to the #Pantagraph
In today’s paper – the Pantagraph cheers the selection of CNN’s Candy Crowley’s to moderate a presidential debate. Wow, first women in 20 years. Pantagraph: the selection of a woman doesn’t matter if her ideology is the same as the men. What CONSERVATIVE is moderating? The other chosen moderators are Jim Lehrer and Bob Schieffer. […]
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Agenda 21 draws national backlash
Opposition to Agenda 21, a 20-year-old United Nations agreement that seeks to promote sustainable development, is building across the nation. Manifestations include:: Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich pledged his opposition to Agenda 21, calling it an attempt by the U.N. to exert “extra-constitutional control” over the U.S. while empowering entities committed to “taking control of your private […]
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Christianity & gun owners in the crosshairs: Chilling tactic exposed
By Douglas J. Hagmann 16 August 2012: If you are an outspoken Christian in America, you need to be concerned. If you are an outspoken Christian in America who happens to be a gun owner, you need to be very concerned. And if you are a Christian gun owner who disagrees with the Progressive anti-Christian […]
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Dishonorable Disclosures
22 minutes every American needs to see BEFORE they vote. Intelligence and Special Operations forces are furious and frustrated at how President Obama and those in positions of authority have exploited their service for political advantage. Countless leaks, interviews and decisions by the Obama Administration and other government officials have undermined the success of our […]
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“Visioning” for Agenda 21 and YOUR Money
The City of Bloomington is “Visioning” – so what exactly is it? The Town of Normal “Visioned” the Uptown project – now the formerly sleepy town is BURIED in DEBT. Of course they have a plan to pay for it! Raise taxes – they already have. See this previous post: http://blnnews.com/2012/05/30/normal-il-what-is-up-with-the-debt/ A large part of […]
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Vetting Dr. David Gill – again
Former Congressman Phil Hare endorsed Dr Gill for the 13 District seat vacated by Tim Johnson. Johnson has defeated Dr. Gill 3 times. Phil Hare is a FORMER congressman because of this video: He was defeated by Bobby Shilling. Here is the link for the March story: http://www.pdamerica.org/candidates/dr-david-gill/item/273-former-illinois-congressman-phil-hare-endorses-david-gill Quote from the story: Hare said Illinois […]
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Bloomington City Council Chooses the UN Flag
by Diane Benjamin Located by the entry to the Bloomington City Council Chambers there are two flags: US flag AND a UN Flag. The US Flag is NOT correctly displayed because the UN Flag is the same height! The City Council has been asked at least twice to remove the UN Flag. It is offensive […]
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America’s Most Biblically-Hostile U.S. President
By David Barton When one observes President Obama’s unwillingness to accommodate America’s four-century long religious conscience protection through his attempts to require Catholics to go against their own doctrines and beliefs, one is tempted to say that he is anti-Catholic. But that characterization would not be correct. Although he has recently singled out Catholics, he […]
